NSW Coalition in disorder after leader Mark Speakman dumps Nationals MP from shadow cabinet over social media posts

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NSW Coalition in disorder after leader Mark Speakman dumps Nationals MP from shadow cabinet over social media posts
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A rift in the Coalition is emerging after Liberal leader, Mark Speakman, removes Nationals' Wes Fang from the shadow ministry over comments on social media describing Mr Speakman's behaviour as 'underhanded'.

NSW Opposition leader Mark Speakman has removed Nationals MP, Wes Fang , from all of his roles as shadow assistant minister.

A rift in the New South Wales Coalition is deepening after the Liberal leader's decision to remove a member from the shadow ministry was challenged by the head of the Nationals. "The leader of the NSW Liberal's slinks into Wagga Wagga pretending like the Libs actually care about the Riverina," he wrote on his official account.Mr Speakman said the "public behaviour" made Mr Fang's position as a shadow assistant minister "untenable".

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